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TSH test cost: $19–$55

By Elo. Last updated July 2026.

TSH is the first-line test of thyroid function. Abnormal results flag hypo- or hyperthyroidism; Quest reflexes to Free T4 automatically if TSH is out of range.

Below we compare what TSH costs on its own against every package we track that includes it, sorted by price. Standalone prices are all-in cash prices, each lab's list price plus its one draw or physician fee, pulled from direct-to-consumer labs on the Quest or LabCorp network and verified July 2026.

How much does a TSH test cost?

TSH costs $19–$55 on its own, or $99–$689 in a bundle. Those are cash prices, so they're also what you pay for TSH without insurance.

At Quest Diagnostics, a TSH test costs $55 on its own.

Standalone testsDrSays$19 · lowest priceMarek Diagnostics$25Ulta Lab Tests$36Quest$55Bundles that include TSHVitals Vault$99Empirical Health$190Superpower$199Parsley Health$275Mito Health$349WHOOP Advanced Labs$349Function Health$365Everlywell$399Marek Health$495InsideTracker$499LabCorp OnDemand$689
TSH test cost by provider, split into standalone single-marker tests and the bundles that include it. Lowest price highlighted in green.

Cost of TSH on its own

  • DrSays charges $19 for TSH ($8.99 + $9.99 collection fee).(lowest price)
  • Marek Diagnostics charges $25 for TSH ($15 + $10 venipuncture fee).
  • Ulta Lab Tests charges $36 for TSH ($22.95 + $12.95 specimen draw fee).
  • Quest charges $55 for TSH ($49 + $6 physician service fee).

Cost of TSH in a bundle

Cheapest option: The cheapest TSH test is DrSays ($19), or Vitals Vault ($99) if you want a 37-biomarker bundle that includes TSH.

Each standalone fee is charged once per blood draw, so ordering several markers together shares one fee. Direct-to-consumer lab prices move with promotions, so figures are point-in-time, verified July 2026.

Does insurance cover a TSH test?

Usually yes when a doctor orders it for symptoms or a known condition. You may still owe a copay or deductible. The in-network negotiated cost is about $15 to $35, versus $19 cash. At a hospital lab the billed charge can reach $150-750.

Frequently asked questions about TSH testing

What is the cheapest way to get a TSH test?

The cheapest TSH test is DrSays ($19), or Vitals Vault ($99) if you want a 37-biomarker bundle that includes TSH.

Do I need a doctor's order to get a TSH test?

No. The standalone TSH tests listed above include the physician order in their price, so you can buy it online and have your blood drawn without your own doctor. You would only need your own doctor's order if you want to bill the test to insurance.

How much does a TSH test cost at LabCorp?

LabCorp doesn't publish a flat consumer price for TSH, and it varies by location. The cheapest way to have TSH drawn at a LabCorp Patient Service Center is through DrSays, a LabCorp-network lab, at $19 all-in ($8.99 + $9.99 collection fee).

What is a normal TSH level?

Most labs use a normal TSH range of roughly 0.4 to 4.0 mIU/L. A high TSH usually points to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), while a low TSH suggests an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

Do I need to fast for a TSH test?

No fasting is required. Because TSH varies through the day and is typically highest in the early morning, some clinicians prefer a consistent morning draw when monitoring thyroid treatment.